VICTORIA

20% discount on vehicle registration in Victoria to ease cost-of-living pressures

The Victorian Government has announced new financial relief for motorists, offering a 20% discount on vehicle registration fees in an effort to address rising cost-of-living pressures. From 1 June, eligible vehicle owners will be able to apply for a rebate through the…

30 April, 2026

VICTORIA

Over $1 billion for road repairs in Victoria

Over $1 billion for road repairs in Victoria – “largest programme in the state’s history”, an investment for road repairs and resurfacing across the state’s network, as part of the upcoming state budget and ahead of the November election. The programme, described…

30 April, 2026

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OPINION·VICTORIA

Youth crime in Victoria is spiralling out of control – urgent structural intervention is required

The machete attack at Eaton Mall in Oakleigh is not an isolated criminal incident. It is yet another clear indication that youth offending in Victoria has escalated into a systemic public safety crisis with profound social and institutional implications. In one of…

27 April, 2026

POLITICS·VICTORIA

Liberals pledge tougher laws on police pursuits as Victoria crime rates surge

Victoria’s Opposition has unveiled a major law-and-order policy targeting dangerous police pursuits, pledging tougher penalties for offenders and stronger legal protections for police officers. Opposition Leader Jess Wilson announced the proposal as part of the Liberals and Nationals’ election platform, warning that…

8 April, 2026

VICTORIA

Melbourne motorists rescue council budget

Motorists’ parking fees save Melbourne City Council budget amid overspend Melbourne motorists have unintentionally rescued the City of Melbourne’s budget, with a $5.1 million windfall in parking meter fees covering a multimillion-dollar overspend on consultants and software. According to the latest Quarterly…

24 February, 2026

VICTORIA

Majority of women linked to ISIS may resettle in Victoria as state Government declines to detail preparations

The majority of Australian women who previously travelled to areas controlled by ISIS in Syria, along with their children, may resettle in Victoria, according to sources cited by the Herald Sun. The Victorian government has declined to provide detailed information about preparations…

24 February, 2026

VICTORIA

Melbourne faces fire safety crisis as nearly one-third of fire trucks are out of service

Melbourne is grappling with a fire safety crisis, with almost one-third of frontline fire trucks currently out of service, raising concerns about emergency response times and the safety of residents. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) revealed that 41 of its 131 metropolitan appliances…

20 February, 2026

VICTORIA

Allan government blocks debate on expanding IBAC powers amid CFMEU crisis

The Allan government has refused to allow debate on proposed legislation that would expand the powers of Victoria’s anti-corruption watchdog, amid mounting pressure over the deepening CFMEU crisis. On Thursday, the government blocked an attempt to introduce so-called “follow the dollar” laws…

20 February, 2026

POLITICS·VICTORIA

One Nation edges ahead of Labor in Victoria nine months before state election, polling shows

One Nation has taken a narrow lead over Victoria’s governing Labor Party in new polling conducted nine months before the next state election. The Roy Morgan survey places One Nation at 26.5 per cent of the primary vote, one percentage point ahead…

20 February, 2026

VICTORIA

Business Council calls for royal commission into CFMEU and Victorian government amid corruption allegations

Premier Jacinta Allan is facing mounting pressure after the Business Council of Australia (BCA) called for a royal commission into the CFMEU Big Build controversy and its intersection with the Victorian government. The BCA, representing many of the country’s largest corporations, said…

20 February, 2026

VICTORIA

Victoria loses Phillip Island MOTOGP in major blow to state events calendar

Victoria will lose the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix after nearly three decades, with this year’s race at Phillip Island set to be the last before the event moves interstate. The race, held annually at the iconic Phillip Island circuit since 1997, is…

19 February, 2026

HEALTH·VICTORIA

Allan government offers healthcare workers 12 per cent pay rise in bid to end industrial action

The Allan government has offered Victorian healthcare workers a significantly improved pay deal in an effort to bring prolonged and disruptive industrial action to an end. Under the new proposal, workers would receive a 12 per cent wage increase over two-and-a-half years…

18 February, 2026

POLITICS·VICTORIA

Jeff Kennett urges Victorian Coalition to consider One Nation preference deal to remove Labor government

Former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett has called on the Victorian Coalition to consider forming a preference arrangement with Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party if that is what it takes to remove the Labor government at the November state election. Speaking amid heightened…

16 February, 2026

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